NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Pompea Smith Good Cooking/ Buena Cocina Nutrition Education Program’s (PSGC) mission is to nourish and foster community enrichment, in which individuals from the community inform the programs we offer.

VISIT OUR CALENDAR PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CLASS OFFERINGS.

All classes and events are FREE to attend and no RSVP is needed to participate.

Our educational programs aim to empower individuals of all ages to confidently make healthy changes through practical skill-building activities and hands-on learning. Our programs showcase simple and culturally relevant recipes that reinforce key nutrition messages.

We specialize in providing our communities with fun and hands-on nutrition education and culinary classes in partnership with certified farmers’ markets, schools, youth enrichment programs, healthcare clinics, and other community-led organizations. We also provide multi-disciplinary educational video series for schools and youth programs throughout Los Angeles County.

Our programs incorporate many aspects of our food system by exposing participants to seasonal, regionally grown produce and the farmers who grow them. Participants also have opportunities to learn about cost-saving benefits programs available at certified farmers' markets like Market Match. This holistic approach enables us to provide our communities with the knowledge and skills necessary. Our PSBC programs are provided in-person or in digital formats via YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

We currently offer youth, adult, and youth/caregiver in-person nutrition and culinary education programming to communities in Los Angeles County. We also periodically offer classes at our Food Access LA Farmers’ Markets. Click on the links below to learn more about our programs or check out our Nutrition Program FAQ page for more information.

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“I've learned to make more nutritious foods and found out that it actually tastes good.”

Central Avenue Farmers Market Participant
“I learned to cook healthier and to be better. [The classes] help me to be better physically and to share recipes with my son.”

Central Avenue Farmers Market Participant
“I've made many changes in my daily life because of what I’ve learned thanks to the wonderful staff who motivate me to live healthier [...] progress like never before and many of my friends have even made comments about my “Healthier” appearance.”

Raphael Santillan, Central Avenue Farmers Market
"The program was amazing; I learned that eating healthy is a lifestyle I should make. I am thankful for everything. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.”

Cindy Ortiz, Parent Center
“Nutrition classes helped me to make right choices in regards to shopping more veggies and fruits than meats and dairy products.

Narina Kazarian, Parent Center
“There was a reason I kept coming back week after week. I want to thank you for teaching me how to read the labels because now when I go to the store I know how to tell what’s good for me and what isn’t."

Darryl Turner, MLK Campus Farmers Market
"I never liked green beans or red peppers [but after learning about stir fry] I had to convert! It’s helpful to have different things to cook that are not only healthy but also very good. I’m very happy that I was introduced to something new by coming to your class.”

Andres Lara, Watts Willowbrook Farmers Market
“I’ve been living in tents for so long that I had forgotten what cooking and preparing real food was like. It’s taking me back to my childhood and my grandma cooking for me”

Adult Participant, Nutrition Education/Culinary Class, Little Tokyo Service Center

NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Pompea Smith Good Cooking/ Buena Cocina Nutrition Education Program’s (PSGC) mission is to nourish and foster community enrichment, in which individuals from the community inform the programs we offer.

VISIT OUR CALENDAR PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CLASS OFFERINGS.

Host an Educational Activity

“I've learned to make more nutritious foods and found out that it actually tastes good.”

“I learned to cook healthier and to be better. [The classes] help me to be better physically and to share recipes with my son.”

“I've made many changes in my daily life because of what I’ve learned thanks to the wonderful staff who motivate me to live healthier [...] progress like never before and many of my friends have even made comments about my “Healthier” appearance.”

"The program was amazing; I learned that eating healthy is a lifestyle I should make. I am thankful for everything. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.”

“Nutrition classes helped me to make right choices in regards to shopping more veggies and fruits than meats and dairy products.

“There was a reason I kept coming back week after week. I want to thank you for teaching me how to read the labels because now when I go to the store I know how to tell what’s good for me and what isn’t."

"I never liked green beans or red peppers [but after learning about stir fry] I had to convert! It’s helpful to have different things to cook that are not only healthy but also very good. I’m very happy that I was introduced to something new by coming to your class.”

“I’ve been living in tents for so long that I had forgotten what cooking and preparing real food was like. It’s taking me back to my childhood and my grandma cooking for me”